If you haven't take the drive over to Sandy Point State Park to view the Lights on the Bay, there's still time.  The annual holiday lights show sponsored by the Anne Arundel Medical Center (AAMC) continues through Sunday (Jan. 2). About 70 animated and stationary displays illuminate the two-mile drive along the Chesapeake Bay and this year's show of lights drew many visitors to the park said Michelle Powell, spokesperson for AAMC. "We have had a great turnout at this year's Lights on the Bay, benefiting Anne Arundel Medical Center.  It's heartwarming to hear from so many families that told us…

Twas the night before Christmas, and throughout the Patch Here's a holiday video for you to watch. Okay, the rhyme is bad but the sentiment is sincere. A bunch of people from Anne Arundel County, Arbutus, Catonsville, Howard County and throughout the area read the classic "The Night Before Christmas." Enjoy. Special thanks to Lily's Bridal, Children's Manor Montessori School, Race Pace Bicycles, Edible Arrangements, Let's Dish, Parcel Plus, Giant Dorseys's Search, My Gym, Baltimore Washington Medical Center, Professional Sports Care and Rehab, The Forget Me Not Factory, Mumbles and Squeaks, …

That's more fun than a barrel of monkeys? How about taking a walk on the wild side by enjoying some spectacular nighttime light displays during the Smithsonian National Zoo's annual celebration ZooLights– and it's all free this year! Families and friends can stroll through ZooLights Dec. 17-23, Dec. 26-30, and Jan. 1, from 6 to 8:30 p.m. Thousands of environmentally-friendly lights illuminate life-sized animal silhouettes, dancing trees, building and walkways. It's the perfect way to celebrate the holidays and see the zoo after hours. Unlike other area light shows, the zoo has live animals. …

Let's face it - between the shopping, the wrapping, the decorating and the entertaining, it's sometimes hard to feel festive during the holidays.  To help you catch the "Christmas Spirit", here's a list of 10 holiday events happening in our area, listed in alphabetical order: * The Christmas Story was cancelled. Sorry for any inconvience this may have caused. Patch found out after publishing that this event was canceled.  *1. A Christmas Story by the Pasadena Theatre Company        For additional information, visit chesapeakearts.org. 2. A Jolly Holiday 2010 by The Talent Machine Company…